slash Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 new to snails, did a search .. hmm Just wondering If there is a snail out there that will show me when water change is needed! Like say they stay mid and in water if fine, but leave out of water if unsuitable for fish as well. Would like to have one only thou, dont wont it to multiply and such, what you guys think is the best one? Note i also have a catfish in my tank Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 Yeah, there's a snail latin name Nitratii Testikiticus. It usually tells you when it's time to do a water change by its color. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustcooktea Posted October 21, 2005 Report Share Posted October 21, 2005 LOL Ira :lol: I have sometimes thought about snails but am put off by their reputation for multiplication (how did they get so good at maths?). I believe apple snails are easier to control in this regard as they need a male and a female to mate and lay their eggs above the waterline. I can't remember if they eat plants though. Someone that actually has snails might be able to help! MCT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slash Posted October 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 where would i be able to buy these? i live in auckland so any ideas? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T Posted October 22, 2005 Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 You can buy apple snails from Holliwood for around $2.50 but they eat everything including plants. Me reckon that trumpet snails are good. They stay under gravel during the day and clean out fish poo and stuff and plus they don't eat plants. Me got heaps you want some? http://www.aqualandpetsplus.com/Bug,%20 ... rumpet.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slash Posted October 22, 2005 Author Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 I want like one so i know that its time to change water and conditions are not good for the fish. would that work? I want to get clown loaches in the future, would the snail be fine with this? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 22, 2005 Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 As was suggested, a test kit would be a much more accurate solution. Why rely on the discomfort of another animal to signal the need for maintenance? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misnoma Posted October 22, 2005 Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 I have some Nitratii Testikiticus's... cost me $34 each though, worth their weight in gold! Use them for saltwater too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustcooktea Posted October 22, 2005 Report Share Posted October 22, 2005 Just to clear up any confusion, Nitratii Testikiticus is not a real snail but a joke refering to the nitrate test kit which will help you to know when your tank's water needs changing. I don't think there are any snails that can give you that information. More water changes are better for your fish too. How often do you do a partial water change at the moment. It can be good to change the water on a regular schedule like 10-20% each week/fortnight but the frequency and amount of change will depend of how many fish you have, what kind they are, how much you feed them and in what size tank you keep them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted October 23, 2005 Report Share Posted October 23, 2005 I was told by an old fella once that in the good old days they used to treat the fish for white spot or whatever, by putting a penny by the air bubbler and when the snails crawled out of the water the fish would be cured. Copper sulphate is the ingredient in snail control products today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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